What people are saying about War Horse

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Noodleoo from
Simply FabulousSuch a powerful emotional show. Took our teenagers who loved it too. Would highly recommend and would love to see it again,

Date published: 2017-04-11

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Nana b from
Fabulous showMy 8yr old grandson and I ,loved this show ,the horse came alive and steals the show

Date published: 2015-11-15

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Magicbruno from
War Horse - absolutely amazing!I went to see War Horse with my other half. I have to say the theatre production was much better than the film. The puppetry was amazing - very clever with all the sounds, little ear twitches and swishes of the tails incorporated into the bigger movements of the horses. I was sitting on the front row (eye level with the stage) and the actors kept sitting right opposite me on the stage's stairs - I felt like I was part of the show under the spotlight!

Date published: 2015-11-15

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Steve69 from
BrilliantThis was one of the best shows I have seen the tickets were great as was the price

Date published: 2015-11-14

Rated 5 out of
5 by
ricmatlou from
fabSeen war horse twice now and loved it both times, after a while you forget the horses are puppets, brilliant

Date published: 2015-11-13

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mel D from
An unforgettable experienceI bought tickets as a birthday present and what a fantastic surprise it was! my daughter and friend loved the play (I had seen it already). So moving, colourful and dramatic. It really made them feel as if they were in the battle zone, could feel the suffering and determination. A once in a lifetime experience

Date published: 2015-11-10

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Lorestan from
Excellent EntertainmentReally fantastic production. The horse actors/puppeteers were very good - the horses seemed very realistic. Acting was top notch too

Date published: 2015-11-07

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Scoots457 from
One horse, one man, their story. Fab-u-lous!!!I recently went to see War Horse at the New London Theatre, Drury Lane, London with my husband. We'd seen the film and friends had recommended the play so we were looking forward to a nice evening at the theatre.
From the moment the performance started we were enthralled! So few props, no 'sets' and an electric atmosphere.
Best of all, we'd decided to opt for stalls seats in the centre of the fourth row. It felt like we were on the middle of the action at times!
But, surpassing everything were the performances. The actors were excellent but the horses rightly stole the show. They were fantastic and the skill of the 'operators' is absolutely amazing and has to be seen to be fully appreciated.
I can honestly say that this was one of the best experiences I've had in a theatre. I don't remember being in an audience where there was no whispering, coughing or sneezing - just total involvement.
I'd recommend going to see it before it closes on 2016.

More Information about War Horse

Booking Period: 25th January 2018 - 10th February 2018
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday, The Times, Sunday Times, Time Out, Sunday Express'So exhilarating it makes you rejoice to be alive. Its sheer skill and invention are awe-inspiring.' The Times
'War Horse only confirms the National's extraordinary knack of turning children's literature into the finest drama. Stunning.' Sunday Times
'An extraordinary piece of theatre which is both epic and intimate. Guaranteed to move the heart.' Sunday Express
Based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, the National Theatre's internationally-acclaimed production of War Horse is an unforgettable theatrical experience. Hailed by Time Magazine as 'A Landmark Theatre Event', War Horse is a spectacular, powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs. At its heart, are astonishing life-sized puppets by South Africa's Tony Award-winning Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to thrilling life on stage.
As World War I begins, Joey is sold to the Cavalry and shipped to France. Soon caught up in enemy fire, fate takes him on an extraordinary odyssey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in No Man's Land. But Albert cannot forget Joey and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and bring him home.